considerata l'avvenuta

English translation: considering/given that XXX had entered an appearance

Advertisement

Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Explanation:Marc has a point -they can mean the same thing, but "costituirsi" also means to "turn yourself in". If someone is "latitante" i.e. at large or fugitive from justice, they can "costituirsi" and then "comparire". So they "come forward" and then make a court appearance.
Does that make more sense? Is this a criminal case???
Angela